Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is moving ahead with a major domestic gas expansion, announcing plans to invest $6.2 billion in development at the offshore Umm Shaif field. The project will be carried out alongside France’s TotalEnergies, Italy’s Eni and China National Petroleum Corp.
The planned investment underscores ADNOC’s push to increase natural gas production from resources within the United Arab Emirates. According to the announced plan, the project is expected to produce more than 600 million cubic feet of gas, highlighting the scale of the offshore development.
The involvement of large international energy companies shows continued global interest in Abu Dhabi’s upstream sector, particularly in projects tied to long-term gas supply. For ADNOC, the venture also fits a broader strategy of strengthening domestic energy output through major capital spending and partnerships.
With Umm Shaif at the center of this new investment, the project represents another significant step in expanding offshore gas capacity in Abu Dhabi. It also reflects how national oil companies are continuing to develop local reserves while working with foreign partners on large and technically demanding energy projects.
